Larryst

I tried the muscle relaxers and pain medicine. Works for awhile, I don't like taking them all the time. Only when the pain is too much. I tried exercises and it helps a little. A few years ago I had the procedure Spinal Stenosis helps to reopen your spinal canal, the channel in your backbone that houses your spinal cord and nerves. That helped great. Except it lasted for 3 weeks and it was back to where it was. After that I took the steroid or cortisone shot and that lasted for over a year. Lately when I get up in the morning is when I get the pain in the lower back and goes away after a few hours of moving around.

My lower back has a problem with my L4 & L5 disks (for years). They are degrading. I had a cortisone shot a few years ago (2nd time) and it relieved the pain for awhile. I checked on line and it says a person should only have 3 shots in his lifetime. Also online, I seen that cortisone shots can also cause blood clots. I had a blood clot about a year ago. Ended up in BPH for 3 weeks. I have been checking on the procedure of OLIF (Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion). Has anyone tried it here in Thailand. If so, did it work. Which hospital to recommend for spinal repair & estimated cost.

I did my yearly retirement visa last November. I used a combination of direct deposts and money in the bank. I was given a form from immigration. To report 90 days after the visa stamp, a copy of passport page, visa stamp, front page of bank book and last page of bank book. Why do people using a visa company to get a retirement visa. Don't have to report the funds in the bank 90 days after their stamp?

Thanks. I did make a appointment a few weeks ago with Bangkok Hospital Pattaya for a RT-PCR test. I guess I don't need it. They would charge 3,800 baht. I did try calling Delta just to confirm what is needed. Or tried, they put me on hold and said my waiting time is 1 hour 26 minutes to talk to a human.

I plan on going back to the states in a couple weeks. I will transfer from Bangkok to Seoul and then to the U.S. Am I required getting a Covid test. I already have been vacinated (two shots). Do I have to get a PCR and Antigen test.

I just renewed my drivers license two weeks ago. 1. you need a residence certificate from immigration (takes about 2 hours to get). Also two of them if you need a car & motorcycle license. 2. A medical certificate from any clinic (2 copies for motorbike & car). 3. The next day I went to motor vehicle license at 8:30 A.M. in the morning. They check your papers and tell you what you need and make a appointment the next day. They give you a web site to watch a 1 hour video at home. Copy the completed video certificate you watched (2 copies). My appointment was at 9:30 A.M. checked in and directed to go to the 2nd floor at the license building in Chonburi. Did a vision check & reflex test. Paid my money and sent down stairs to get my photo. 15 minutes I got the renewed drivers license for bike & car. Good for 5 years.

If your arrival date to enter Thailand is 15 July and you have a 3 day window to enter. Wouldn't it be better to enter 17 July. That would help if your flight delays change.

If the current requirements for Thai Pass remain for awhile. I plan on going back to Thailand on 7 September. So, if I understand, can I apply for Thai Pass 7 July2022?

True, insurance doesn't cover everything. Good thing my credit cards worked. I paid them off the same day. No use paying interest.

I plan on going back to the states in July 2022 for two months. I currently have Aetna Diamond plan for insurance here in Thailand. Good for another year (June 2023). Will that be good enough for the Thai Pass 10K covid insurance?

Sorry for not responding sooner (my computer crashed and had it fixed). A while back I was in the hospital before. Had to spend about 10 days in it. After, surgery, nursing, doctors and medicine. The bill came up to 1.3 million baht. When I was checked in the hospital they checked if I had insurance. When I checked out of the hospital. I ended up paying 640,000 out of my own pocket. I used my credit cards to pay the balance (No problem). Now, what would happen if I wasn't able to cover the 640K?

Has anyone have problems taking AstraZeneca injection for Covid19?

I was currently in the hospital recently in Pattaya & Bangkok. I had insurance and it paid most of it. I had to pay the rest no problem. What happens, if a person doesn't have medical insurance or the funds to pay the hospital. What happens then?? Does the hospital write it off or what happens to the patient???

I have a few questions on the Thai Pass. 1. Passport (have) 2. Vacination Certificate (I have a certificate from Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for both shots) Should be okay. 3. Covid 19 insurance. I have Aetna Insurance (Diamond Plan) here in Pattaya. Will this be okay to use. 4. Confirm a SHA+ hotel for 1 day. No problem with booking that. 5. Flight Booking. No problem I'm currently in Pattaya and have a retirement visa. I plan on going back to the states about 6 weeks. How many days before coming back to Thailand can I submit the paperwork for Thai Pass? How long will it be able to use? On filling out the paperwork, it asks departure date leaving Thailand. I plan on staying for a long period of time. So what date do I enter? Thanks for your help